Summit After the Storm | Leadership, Faith and Resilience Podcast

What do you do when your carefully planned day starts falling apart?

Our family had timed summit tickets to the Eiffel Tower, but what should have been a simple trip turned into a race against the clock. A train line closed, every person we asked gave us different directions, and when we finally reached the correct platform, the next train wasn't arriving for 38 minutes.

Our reservation?

35 minutes away.

In that moment, waiting wasn't an option. We had to stop searching for the perfect answer, adapt, and move.

This episode is about far more than making it to one of the world's most famous landmarks. It's about leadership under pressure, making decisions without perfect information, and trusting God when your plans suddenly change.

If you've ever felt like life wasn't going according to plan, this episode is for you.

Scripture: Proverbs 16:9

"In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps."

If this episode encouraged you, please follow Summit After the Storm, leave a 5-star review, and share it with someone who needs the reminder that sometimes the best destination begins with an unexpected detour.

Learn more about the movement and my upcoming book, Summit After the Storm, at SummitAfterStorm.com.

#Leadership #PersonalGrowth #Faith #Travel #EiffelTower #Paris #ChristianPodcast #Mindset #Resilience #SummitAfterTheStorm

What if the climb isn't the obstacle... but the opportunity?

On a hot summer day in Paris, our family climbed what felt like a thousand steps to Sacré-Cœur Basilica. After winding up a narrow spiral staircase, we stepped out to a breathtaking 360° view of Paris. From above, landmarks like Notre Dame, the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, and the Arc de Triomphe suddenly felt connected.

It reminded me that life often works the same way. From where we stand today, the pieces can seem scattered and unrelated. But God sees the whole picture—even when we can only see the next step.

In this episode, discover why some of life's greatest lessons only become clear after the climb.

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8–9

"For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways," declares the Lord.

If this episode encouraged you, please follow Summit After the Storm, leave a 5-star review, and share it with someone who needs the reminder that the climb is often preparing them for a better view.

🎙️ Learn more about the movement and my upcoming book, Summit After the Storm, at SummitAfterStorm.com.

#Leadership #Faith #PersonalGrowth #ChristianPodcast #Travel #Paris #Perspective #Purpose #SummitAfterTheStorm #KeepClimbing

Why do some things survive for centuries while others are forgotten?

Walking through the newly restored Notre Dame Cathedral and the halls of the Louvre, I was struck by more than their beauty. From standing just feet away from the Mona Lisa to seeing artifacts that have endured for thousands of years, one truth became clear: history doesn't preserve itself—people choose to preserve it.

In this episode, we explore what these timeless treasures reveal about faith, leadership, family, and the legacy we're leaving for the next generation.

Scripture: Psalm 78:4

"We will not hide them from their descendants; we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, His power, and the wonders He has done."

If this episode encouraged you, please follow the podcast, leave a 5-star review, and share it with someone who is building something worth preserving.

🎙️ Summit After the Storm is more than a podcast—it's a journey through leadership, faith, resilience, and the lessons that transform our lives.

📖 Learn more about the upcoming book at SummitAfterStorm.com.

#Leadership #Legacy #Faith #PersonalGrowth #History #Paris #NotreDame #TheLouvre #ChristianPodcast #SummitAfterTheStorm

What if the moments that shape your life aren't the ones you planned?

Our first evening in Paris didn't include the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, or the Louvre. Instead, it was pizza around the table, a grocery run for Diet Coke, clean laundry after two weeks on the road, figuring out a French pullout couch with YouTube, and laughing because SpongeBob is called Bob l'Éponge.

It's a reminder that the greatest memories are often found in the ordinary moments we almost overlook.

In this episode, discover why slowing down, being fully present, and appreciating life's simple gifts may be the most important lesson of all.

Scripture: James 1:17

If this episode encouraged you, please follow the podcast, leave a 5-star review, and share it with someone who needs the reminder that home is more than a place—it's the people you share the journey with.

🎙️ Learn more about the Summit After the Storm movement and my upcoming book at SummitAfterStorm.com.

#Family #Faith #Leadership #PersonalGrowth #Travel #Paris #Mindset #ChristianPodcast #Gratitude #SummitAfterTheStorm

What if the loudest lesson you ever learned came in complete silence?

Walking through the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam was unlike anything our family experienced during our journey across Europe. There were no tour guides shouting over crowds. No conversations echoing through the rooms. Every visitor wore an audio guide, quietly listening as Anne Frank's own words from her diary brought each room to life.

As we stood in the Secret Annex where Anne and seven others lived in hiding for more than two years, the silence became part of the story.

It wasn't empty.

It was filled with respect, remembrance, and hope.

In this episode of Summit After the Storm, I reflect on how silence often teaches lessons that noise never can, why God frequently speaks through stillness rather than chaos, and what leaders can learn from creating space to listen before they speak.

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the constant noise of life, this episode is a reminder that sometimes the answers we're searching for aren't louder—they're quieter.

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:11–12

"The Lord was not in the wind... not in the earthquake... not in the fire... but in a gentle whisper."

Learn more about the movement, my upcoming book Summit After the Storm, and additional resources at SummitAfterStorm.com.

#AnneFrank #Amsterdam #Leadership #Faith #Hope

Have you ever been so excited about tomorrow...

that you almost forgot to enjoy today?

On our first afternoon in Amsterdam, we climbed the endless stairs of the historic Hotel Nadia, laughed as six of us squeezed into a tiny room that looked like something from the original Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, enjoyed authentic Dutch food, explored the canals, admired an incredible LEGO windmill, and even discovered frozen beer taps.

All the while, we couldn't stop thinking about the next day.

The Anne Frank House.

Looking back, I'm grateful we slowed down long enough to enjoy Amsterdam instead of rushing through it.

In this episode of Summit After the Storm, I share why anticipation is one of life's greatest gifts—but only if it doesn't rob us of the joy God has placed in front of us today.

If you're always chasing the next promotion, the next vacation, the next milestone, or the next season of life, this episode is a reminder to fully embrace the one you're living right now.

📖 Scripture: Matthew 6:34

"Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself."

Because life isn't lived tomorrow.

It's lived today.

#Amsterdam#TravelPodcast#ChristianPodcast#Leadership#SummitAfterTheStorm

Have you ever had the perfect day...

only to have one email change everything?

While visiting the beautiful Lake Vouliagmeni outside Athens, our family enjoyed naturally heated waters, tiny fish nibbling at our feet, laughter, swimming across the lake, and one of the most peaceful days of our European adventure.

Then Amanda checked her email.

Our London apartment had been canceled.

Again.

In an instant, peace turned into panic.

That day reminded me that peace isn't something we find.

It's something we protect.

In this episode of Summit After the Storm, I share how one unexpected email became a powerful reminder that while circumstances can change in a moment, God's presence never does.

If you've ever had your plans suddenly fall apart, this episode will encourage you to keep trusting God, protect your peace, and keep moving forward.

📖 Scripture: Philippians 4:6–7

"And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

Have you ever known exactly what you should do... only to let fear take over?

While visiting Limanakia Second Cove outside Athens, our family experienced one of the funniest—and most painful—moments of our entire European adventure. It started with a hidden beach, an embarrassing "No Photo!" encounter, and ended with a sea urchin, a trip to a Greek pharmacy, and a lesson I'll never forget.

Fear doesn't make us forget what's right.

It causes us to panic.

And in just one split second, panic can lead us to do the exact opposite of what we know we should do.

In this episode of Summit After the Storm, I share how one unexpected family adventure became a powerful reminder that courage isn't the absence of fear—it's choosing faith when fear is screaming the loudest.

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10

🎙️ Summit After the Storm is a weekday podcast where true stories from Mount Kilimanjaro, Europe, and everyday life become practical lessons for faith, leadership, family, and personal growth. Every destination has a story. Every story has a lesson.

#ChristianPodcast #Fear #FaithOverFear #Leadership #SummitAfterTheStorm

What if the greatest reward of reaching the top isn't the view... but the perspective you gain?

After a long journey across Greece, our family finally climbed to the top of the Acropolis in Athens. Standing where philosophers, kings, and even the Apostle Paul once walked, I realized something that has stayed with me ever since: life looks very different when you climb above the chaos.

In this episode of Summit After the Storm, discover why perspective is one of the greatest gifts God gives us, how the Acropolis became a symbol of leadership and faith, and why sometimes the best way to solve today's problems is to step back and see the bigger picture.

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9

🎙️ Summit After the Storm is a weekday podcast where true stories from life's mountains become practical lessons for faith, leadership, family, and personal growth. Whether the lesson comes from Mount Kilimanjaro, a journey across Europe, or everyday life, every destination has a story, and every story has a lesson.

#ChristianPodcast #Athens #Acropolis #Leadership #SummitAfterTheStorm

Have you ever expected life to move faster... only to discover that the delays were part of God's plan?

Our ferry arrived in Patras, Greece, ahead of schedule, so I was convinced we'd be in Athens by mid-afternoon. Instead, a series of buses, trains, transfers, and unexpected delays turned our travel day into an adventure that lasted until late that evening.

Along the way, I discovered that life's most meaningful journeys rarely follow the itinerary we create. Sometimes God uses the transfers, the waiting, and even the uncertainty to prepare us for what's waiting at the destination.

In this episode of Summit After the Storm, learn why delays don't always mean you're off course—and why God's timing is often better than our own.

Scripture: Proverbs 16:9

🎙️ Summit After the Storm is a weekday podcast where true stories from life's mountains become practical lessons for faith, leadership, family, and personal growth. Whether the lesson comes from Mount Kilimanjaro, a journey across Europe, or everyday life, every destination has a story, and every story has a lesson.

#ChristianPodcast #GreeceTravel #FaithJourney #Leadership #SummitAfterTheStorm